Do you need to fill out any arrival or immigration forms when landing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?
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Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
In most cases, you do not need to fill out a separate paper arrival card when landing in Ho Chi Minh City. Travelers usually just present their passport and visa or e-visa if required; a customs declaration is only needed for special cases such as large amounts of cash or goods that must be declared.
For a standard arrival through Tan Son Nhat Airport, travelers normally do not fill out a separate immigration card; a passport and valid visa or e-visa, if required for your nationality, are usually enough.
At immigration in Ho Chi Minh City, officers usually only ask for the basic set of documents: passport, boarding pass, and a printed e-visa or proof of visa-free entry. A separate arrival form is generally not handed out.
A paper customs declaration is usually only needed if you have something to declare, such as a large amount of cash, professional equipment, or goods above the allowance. Regular tourists without such items normally do not need extra forms on arrival.